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May 28, 20194 min read

How Big is My Ecological Footprint? Assessing the Sustainability of Our Lifestyles

Having students calculate their ecological footprint gives them a concrete understanding of their own personal impact on Earth’s systems.

May 3, 20193 min read

"A Career in the Environment? But There's No Money in That!"

Children pick up on tiny cues from their parents, teachers and wider society. They are sponges constantly scanning their surroundings for...

Apr 28, 20195 min read

The Challenge to Be Optimistic in the Face of Environmental Disaster

This is a blog post I've been meaning to write for a long time, but I could never quite articulate it. For me, it was a dark feeling...

Apr 23, 20193 min read

Part I: Rivers Are Perfect for Teaching Sustainability. Here's Why!

River systems are perfect for children to study how their day-to-day actions can have wide-reaching impacts on a river's water quality...

Apr 2, 20193 min read

Balancing Planet, People & Profit: A New Lens for 21st Century Education

Environmental and sustainability education encourages children to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape...

Dec 29, 20182 min read

Best 5 Pedagogical Approaches for Top-notch Sustainability Education

Environmental and sustainability education means incorporating key sustainable development issues into teaching and learning; for...

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Dec 21, 20184 min read

Getting Kids in Nature is Not Enough. Actions Speak Louder Than Words.

If we are to create a new generation of ecoliterate young people who truly understand and value nature's life supporting systems, we must...

Oct 13, 20182 min read

Can the Global Community Take Sweeping Action on Climate Change Before it's too Late?

Can humanity face the challenges presented by climate change before it's too late? This is a big question and it's vital if we are to...